Get Ready for Game Day With These 20 Tailgating Essentials

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Whether you’re a true football fan or if you’re just down for a fun social outing, add tailgate season to your calendar. It’s the best time of the year. Play some tailgate games, enjoy your favorite beverages and snacks, and get pumped up for the game ahead. Whether you’re hosting a tailgate or just attending one, it’s important to be prepared, by that, I mean it’s important to shop.

If you feel like you’re forgetting something, cut yourself some slack because it happens to the best of us. Check out this roundup of game day must-haves, so you can make the most of your next tailgate.